Last Call for 2017 Scholarship/Bursary Donations

Help Build the Future of Canadian Aviation and Aerospace; Be Part of BCAC SCHOLARSHIP VISION 2020

In 2009, BCAC distributed $9,000 in scholarships. This year, with the welcome addition of Helijet and Harbour Air’s corporate scholarships, BCAC distributed over $50,000 to further aviation and aerospace education in British Columbia.

Scholarships are divided into legacy funds (a gift or donation celebrating a family, the memory of a person or event) and corporate funds (supporting the future needs of the industry). Our scholarships cover the full range of education needs from mechanics to pilots to mid-career advancement.

BCAC Scholarships are awarded from the returns on our endowment fund (currently sitting at approximately $300,000) plus annual funding from individuals and corporations of approximately $35,000 dollars. Our Province faces increasing demand for new aviation professionals and BCAC, responding to this challenge, is committed to growing this fund. Our target for 2018 is to distribute $60,000 in scholarships.

We need your help. If you would like to establish a legacy fund in honour of an individual, an event, or a corporate need, please talk to us. Our BC aviation and aerospace students will thank you.

Mark Duncan
Chair, BCAC Endowment Committee
604-765-8430

The Need

The boomer generation will leave the industry over the next number of years – 19% of Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) ratings are 50 – 60 years old – 45% of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) are over 50;

There is no indication that the need for pilots and AMEs will diminish;

Growing need for customer service agents and managers throughout the industry is also a reality;

The cost of pursuing a career in aviation and aerospace continues to be high.

Our Goal

The BCAC endowment fund now stands near $300,000;

Our vision for 2020 is $1,000,000;

We aspire to offer scholarships valued at $2,500 to 25 individuals each year by 2020.

BCAC works with a Peter Knutney, professional financial advisor, IPC Investment Corporation to manage the endowment funds and has set up strict policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of the fund.

The aviation sector supports British Columbians in their everyday lives, as well as attracting investments and enabling our resource, tourism and knowledge-based industries to thrive.

– B.C. Provincial Government’s 2012 Aviation Strategy

About BCAC

Promoting the Shared Interests of the BC Aviation and Aerospace Community Since 1938

Aviation and aerospace is critical to growing the BC economy. The sector supports British Columbians in their lives everyday. It is the job of the BCAC, in partnership with members, stakeholders and the community, to positively influence the well-being of British Columbia’s aviation and aerospace sector.